Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter The base/plinth bears the marking

The base/plinth bears the marking that reads "" for Carl von Bergen of Switzerland

The ivory used must have been highest quality and well-aged before it was worked

No chips or repairs that I can see

including the blacksmith-made small nails that hold the wooden backing in place

Antique Georgian to Empire Era Tortoise Shell Etui, Sterling Silver Pique Necessaire, EC c.1780-1830 cigar presenter The base/plinth bears the markingA splendid bit of the past, this very elegantly inlaid necessaire or grooming etui for the Georgian traveler remains in such fine form, it's a pleasure to bring it to our customers. Unique in that it is not only inlaid with silver pique work, but it's also ornamented with green enamel on the exteror. A beautiful combination of materials along with that rich old shell, it just begs to be in the hand. These traveler's etui held a myriad of implements,